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City police receive support from Sons and Daughters of Italy

PHOTO PROVIDED The Sons and Daughters of Italy recently presented the Lock Haven City Police Department with a check for $3,611.76 for the purchase of an Action Target System, moving portable target system, to be used in the officers firearms training. Prior to the purchase of the target ...

Covenant Cafe to meet July 21

LOCK HAVEN — The Covenant Cafe, an activity group for those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, will be meeting on Tuesday, July 21, from 1-3 p.m., at Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven. Lou Bernard, a local historian, will start the session with a talk on what was happening in our local area 250 years ago in 1776 during the birth of our Nation. Following Lou’s talk, Andrea Schenck, a volunteer from the STEP Office of Aging, will lead a seated exercise class using pool noodles. Refreshments will be served. The Covenant Cafe ...

Around the Town

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Joe Peiffer, of McElhattan, on Saturday! Word of the Day Acquiesce — verb — To accept something without complaining. Quote of the Day “I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” — Kellie Elmore Ice Cream Social The Nittany/Sugar Valley United Methodist Charge will be holding their annual Ice Cream Social at the Booneville Campground, Campground Road, Loganton, on Saturday, July 25, from 4-7 p.m. Various flavors of homemade ice cream and a variety of homemade pies will be available. Hot sausage sandwiches, ...

Normal School, early 1900s Lock Haven

EXPRESS FILE PHOTO This is a photograph of the main building at the then Central State Normal School, which eventually became Commonwealth University-Lock Haven. The structure contained offices, a library, auditorium, dining hall and classrooms. Dormitories were in the wings. From the ...

Downtown Lock Haven announces Christmas in July Final Friday events

LOCK HAVEN — Downtown Lock Haven, Inc. announced the upcoming Christmas in July themed Final Friday, July 31, from 3-9 p.m., on East Main Street throughout the shopping and dining district. The event is designed to offer the opportunity to explore the city while enjoying a traffic-free ...

Howard Happenings

JACKSONVILLE FESTIVAL The Jacksonville Cemetery Association’s annual Jacksonville Festival will be held tomorrow evening, July 18. Documentation shows that the festival dates back 100 years, so this is a milestone year for the festival as well as for America’s celebration. The festival is always held on the third Saturday in July. The food stands should be ready starting at 5 p.m. so come out and support the festival. There will be games for the kids and adults, a dime pitch, raffles, lots of your favorite festival foods and live music by the Lomison Family and Friends ...